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sillyb
 Post subject: Wicked coatings
PostPosted: 23 Mar 2015 18:12 
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This is my X1 plastics coated and lacquered ready to be sent to me, looking forward to fitting them and seeing them in their glory. :)


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 Post subject: Re: Wicked coatings
PostPosted: 23 Mar 2015 19:06 
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That looks very nice indeed 8-)

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 Post subject: Re: Wicked coatings
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Speaking as someone who loves black bikes, that is really nice :yup: 8-)

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 Post subject: Re: Wicked coatings
PostPosted: 23 Mar 2015 19:19 
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That finish is like glass! :yup:
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 Post subject: Re: Wicked coatings
PostPosted: 23 Mar 2015 20:39 
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That looks lovely. How hard wearing will it be. ie is it soft?
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 Post subject: Re: Wicked coatings
PostPosted: 23 Mar 2015 22:00 
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That's help make my mind up about hydrographis, they look the nuts

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 Post subject: Re: Wicked coatings
PostPosted: 24 Mar 2015 20:41 
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Mickrick wrote:
That looks lovely. How hard wearing will it be. ie is it soft?


not if you rub it vigorously ..... :coat:

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 Post subject: Re: Wicked coatings
PostPosted: 24 Mar 2015 20:51 
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Awesome :yup:
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 Post subject: Re: Wicked coatings
PostPosted: 24 Mar 2015 20:53 
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This looks sick :clap: :yup:

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 Post subject: Re: Wicked coatings
PostPosted: 24 Mar 2015 21:44 
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That is very cool looking.

Is it a shrink wrap? Can't imagine painting all that.

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 Post subject: Re: Wicked coatings
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I think its some kind of hydro dipping and have it clear coated!

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 Post subject: Re: Wicked coatings
PostPosted: 25 Mar 2015 08:32 
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Hydro-dipped with lashings of laquer will let you know how hard shortly :(

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 Post subject: Re: Wicked coatings
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Post a picture of it on the bike, looks very good.

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 Post subject: Re: Wicked coatings
PostPosted: 25 Mar 2015 09:33 
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sillyb wrote:
Hydro-dipped with lashings of laquer will let you know how hard shortly :(


I would say that if it's laquered over then it is the laquer that gives it the strength just the same as the Laquer gives the protection to a painted surface.
I believe the hydro dipping sheets are just a solid paint anyway and that when you spray them prior to dipping you are just turning the paint into a liquid form to allow it to adhere to the surface.

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 Post subject: Re: Wicked coatings
PostPosted: 25 Mar 2015 12:19 
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kevmean wrote:
I believe the hydro dipping sheets are just a solid paint anyway and that when you spray them prior to dipping you are just turning the paint into a liquid form to allow it to adhere to the surface.

So, re this clip on wicked's website; is that just 'thinners' that he sprays on to the transfer before he dips his hand in the tank?... :shock:

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